Adams 12 Five Star Schools
ParaEducator, Special Programs
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
GRADE: G7 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $20.27 - $24.99) • MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.27 • STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 36 • FTE: .90 • MONTHS PER YEAR: 9 • JOB CODE: 1251 • POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR • LOCATION: THORNTON, CO. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to excellence, equity, and inclusion. We aim to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in this area.
Summary Assist students in Specialized Programs by providing specialized individualized instruction, including academic support, monitoring behaviors, and functional life skills. Assist students in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions; assist students to and from classes and bus stops.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide support in a general education setting to enable students to participate in class activities. Assist students in Specialized Programs by tutoring, adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior. May assist with administering testing or assessments and homework. Assist with related paperwork and data collection; support implementation of the student’s programming including accommodations and modifications, including plans such as Behavior plans and Communication plans, and other elements of the student’s IEP.
Assist students with daily routines including getting to and from class and bus stops, personal hygiene, and medical needs, including working with devices as applicable. Support behavior plan implementation. Utilize CPI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and safety monitoring.
Sanitize, disinfect, and clean learning environments and general work areas in accordance with health and safety procedures.
Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Related Work Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to work with students with significant needs (training opportunities provided).
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Criminal background check required for hire.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after entering position.
Universal Precautions training required within 3 months after entering position.
CPI/Safety Care training certification required within 3 months after entering position.
Application Information All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
Salary Information All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on previous experience. Final hourly placement depends on Grade Level and employees’ previous work experience. See the Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, refer to The Classified Master Agreement.
Benefits Information Adams 12 Five Star Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date. To learn more, see our Benefits Overview.
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Summary Assist students in Specialized Programs by providing specialized individualized instruction, including academic support, monitoring behaviors, and functional life skills. Assist students in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions; assist students to and from classes and bus stops.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide support in a general education setting to enable students to participate in class activities. Assist students in Specialized Programs by tutoring, adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior. May assist with administering testing or assessments and homework. Assist with related paperwork and data collection; support implementation of the student’s programming including accommodations and modifications, including plans such as Behavior plans and Communication plans, and other elements of the student’s IEP.
Assist students with daily routines including getting to and from class and bus stops, personal hygiene, and medical needs, including working with devices as applicable. Support behavior plan implementation. Utilize CPI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and safety monitoring.
Sanitize, disinfect, and clean learning environments and general work areas in accordance with health and safety procedures.
Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Related Work Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to work with students with significant needs (training opportunities provided).
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Criminal background check required for hire.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after entering position.
Universal Precautions training required within 3 months after entering position.
CPI/Safety Care training certification required within 3 months after entering position.
Application Information All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
Salary Information All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on previous experience. Final hourly placement depends on Grade Level and employees’ previous work experience. See the Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, refer to The Classified Master Agreement.
Benefits Information Adams 12 Five Star Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date. To learn more, see our Benefits Overview.
This Posting Is Not Inclusive Of The Job Description.
Rev 7/25
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